We Provide Hope
To Those in Need

Help us create a better today for cancer warriors undergoing chemo.

We Need Your Help

Beyond Basic Needs is committed to providing essential Chemo Care Kits to those in need.

Currently, we are out of stock due to overwhelming demand. However, we are actively fundraising to replenish our supply and resume shipping.

Your support is crucial. By making a donation, you directly contribute to our mission of providing comfort and care to individuals undergoing chemo treatments.

Our Mission

For Cancer Warriors undergoing chemotherapy, we provide Chemo Care Kits. We believe these kits inspire, uplift, and help our community thrive during this challenging time.

Donations to Beyond Basic Needs goes to fulfilling these kits at no cost to the recipient.

900+

Cancer Warriors Supported

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Volunteer Board Members

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Chemo Care Kits

A Chemo Care Kit is designed for cancer warriors undergoing chemotherapy. Each kit contains a port pillow, comfy socks, lip balm, and a variety of goodies that these warriors deserve.

A Port Pillow protects the port from the seat belt.

What People Are Saying About Our Chemo Care Kits

At Beyond Basic Needs, we meet cancer warriors where they are on their journey. Our Chemo Care Kits support cancer warriors through their treatments.

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Praise God for your ministry, and I pray when I am done with all this, I will be able to give back. Thank you 💖

Yvonne
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Thank you so much. Very good folks here. I requested my mom a Chemo Care Kit, and two days later, I received an email saying it was on the way! You guys are awesome.

Raven
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It means a lot when going through this journey. It is so beautiful of you to send a Chemo Care Kit. I have been doing this since 2008.

Lynda
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Thank you so much for the kit. I have surgery tomorrow, and the items will all come in handy, and some already have. Lots of useful and fun items. The socks and turban are great. You are doing such a nice gesture.

Ginger
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I have been in and out of the hospital, and I haven’t had time to write this email until right now. I wanted to thank you so much after receiving your package I was so happy with everything in it, and will be utilized. It put the biggest smile on my face and I’m so very grateful. Thank you so much!

Nick
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Thank you for sending a Chemo Care Kit. We’re so grateful for wonderful organizations like these that help get us through the most difficult times. I just know this kit will help keep us going.

Tracey
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Thank you so much. Kindness travels with the speed of light.

Amy
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I received my package. Thank you so much. It’s so helpful and thoughtful. I really appreciate it and it gave me a smile. You’re so kind to do what you do. Thanks again.

Sarah
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Thank you for what you are doing, I appreciate you more than you know. God bless you all.

Kristi G
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Thank you so much!!! It gives me something to look forward to in these dark days.

Gena
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Thank you so much!! I really appreciate this.

Margo
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I was blessed to receive a care package from Beyond Basic Needs. I was really touched by the compassionate response. I was recently diagnosed, and what a wonderful feeling to have this kind of support. My package included items that were obviously well thought out. There were also items that I didn’t know I needed until I received them. Thank you so, so much from the bottom of my heart.

Della G.
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I am so thankful and filled with gratitude to receive your generous offering for my journey. It’s supportive organizations and people such as you guys that connect me to the community. Thank you once again.

Amy
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I absolutely love everything you have done with the Chemo Chare Kit. Fantastic, I couldn’t be happier.

Jessica
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The care package was very helpful and beautiful ….thank u much for keeping me in prayer ….God Bless you all ….❤️💟❤️

Nancy
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I received your package today, and I appreciate everything included. I put the biggest smile on my face. Everything will be used by me. I am so grateful. Thank you so so so much.

Nickolas
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I got the care package today for my mom, she loves it! She said she’s been needing lip balm and was thinking about a back scratcher the other day, so she was so happy to see she got those. She’s also been dealing with constipation, she’s on prescription medicine for it, but she’s also gonna try the teabag you sent and see if that helps. The masks are also nice as well, we were in need of those! Everything is very appreciated, and she was happy to see everything she got and asked me to say thank you for her but also thank you from me. Whenever I ask her if she needs anything, she says no, but she was very happy to see the stuff in the care package and said how she’s been wanting that, so thank you for helping and making her happy!

Lexie
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I really appreciate what you guys do for all of us.

Tammy
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It is so humbling to reach out to others for help at this trying time, but I am finding myself greatly challenged. I never believed I would find myself in this position, but I am. I believe your donation of a Chemo Care Kit will be quite helpful and uplifting as well.

Angeli
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I appreciate it so much. I received my kit yesterday, and it was the pick-me-up that I was needing. As I’m about to start treatment soon, it’s something that would really lift my spirits, and I’m excited to be able to receive one.

Marika
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Thank you so much! I’m on my 9th month of treatment, and you said it perfectly…EVERYTHING in your life changes when the Big “C” comes along! What you are doing is the work of an angel, and is so very appreciated!

Cheryl
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Thank you so much for all the wonderful stuff. I really appreciate it very much.

Dusty
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Thank you for helping us all. You are a blessing.

Vickie
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I was recently diagnosed a couple of days ago. I appreciate your support.

Della
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I received my Chemo Care Kit today, thank you, thank you for all the lovely gifts.

Nancy
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Thank you for doing this for people currently going through this hard season of life.

Alisha
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Thank goodness for individuals such as you. It has been an awful experience.

Wayne
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My mom’s diagnosis happened just before Christmas, so everything is very new to us, and I was seeking some hope and community. Thanks again.

Roxy
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Thank you for your caring heart in doing these. I was scrolling on Google looking for something that I could put in a cancer basket for my son, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The website popped up about a free cancer gift and I thought that it would be an encouragement and feel like you are being wrapped in a hug to get one of these. Since I am currently going through cancer, I understand how alone you sometimes feel, especially when you don’t have a lot of friends or family. So I signed up for myself and thought that if I liked it, I would sign up my son. Well, you were very kind to allow me to sign us both up. With the economy the way it is, it can get expensive really quickly when buying a gift to encourage someone you love. Thank you!

Kelli
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I requested a kit for my mom who is currently going through cancer, she had just got her port installed last week, and she’ll be starting chemo soon. thank you for everything you do to support the warriors battling cancer, God bless.

Lexie
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Thank you for bringing a little joy to people during such a horrendous time in our lives.

JoAnne
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate you and your organization.

Misty
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I just want to say thank you so much! I appreciate you reaching out to me and for creating this program!

Angela
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This kit is for my mother. I want more than anything for her to feel comfortable and supported. I appreciate all the work that you do.

Roxy
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Thank you for ALL that you do. Much appreciated!

Michele
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Thank you for giving back to the warriors who are fighting this. I appreciate you sacrificing the extra time you have been given to spread comfort to others.

Lela
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Thank you so much, Rachel. What a lovely, kind thing you and your husband do. You should be so proud of the work you do to bring joy to someone who is fighting this awful disease. I certainly appreciate the kind things people like you do to brighten my day. Thank you with all my heart.

Linda
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Thank you so much! How very sweet of you to do this!!!

Kelli
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I am a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer patient. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the support and care your organization provides to cancer patients. Thank you so much for this thoughtful initiative and for making such a positive impact on the lives of patients like me.

Lubaina
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I received my care kit today and want to say a sincere Thank You!!! Surviving cancer doesn’t stop at the operating table, it goes on and on till we’re cleared once and for all. Till I get to that stage of my journey, I’m so appreciative of organizations like yours whose primary mission is to help support cancer warriors. Thank you so much.

Susan
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Thank You so much. It’s just me & my 2 kids. All our family has passed on. We don’t even have friends. This kit will make me feel like someone really does care.

Vanessa
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In times like these, it’s difficult to find caring, compassionate organizations. I am happy to know that you are one.

Darlene
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Thank you so much for the care package you’re sending. It’s a blessing knowing how people truly care.

Ashley
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It’s nice to know there are people who can relate to the highs and lows of this journey. This really helps!! Thank you!

Kristina
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I just got the Chemo Care Kit from Beyond Basic Needs. It has quite a variety of items I’m looking forward to using. It is a well considered kit that has items I wanted to have on hand while undergoing treatment.  Thank you!  I really appreciate this!

Susan
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My wife is still early in her journey. She was diagnosed with HER2+ and is now 2 chemo treatments in. She is only 38 with no family history of cancer, we have 3 children 11, 8, and 5 so our house is wild and crazy at all times. It’s tough seeing her have to struggle and fight the symptoms from chemo but she is strong and we have a lot of support with friends and family. We appreciate all support, help and prayers during this time!

Kaleb
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Thank you for contacting me and for sending your care package. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and have had a radical mastectomy. I am now starting my year of chemo and targeted therapy. I have been searching for any help I can. Here in Hawai’i we unfortunately do not have the resources found on the mainland. I also live on a big island which has a much smaller population than Oahu and even less resources, in fact, I currently have already seen three oncologists (and will be on my fourth by the next chemo round) as we cannot keep them on our island due to cost of living and pay wages. I have been searching online for support and was using Google to search for organizations that can help with care packages and found your site. Again I thank you for your time and thoughtfulness.

Coralie
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Today has been a bit rough, but you’ve ended it wonderfully!
Thank you for all the amazing work that you do! You give us terminal patients a little touch of hope!

Samantha
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I’m so appreciative of what you’re doing for your fellow pink sisters. Your story has given me a sense of hope!

Melissa
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I am a caregiver for my husband with terminal cancer. He is doing very well right now, for which we are very grateful. I was looking for resources to help myself cope with being a caregiver (going on 4 years now) and came across your website. I thought it might brighten his day to receive this in the mail.

Ruth

Make An Impact Today

Chemo Care Kits

Support Cancer Warriors Undergoing Chemo

Each donation of just $25 buys a kit that contains a pillow, comfy socks, lip balm, and a variety of goodies that these warriors deserve.

If you would like to request a Chemo Care Kit, click here.

A Message From Our Founder

I’m Rachel Minion, the co-founder of Beyond Basic Needs.

I was diagnosed with Cancer of the Appendix seven years ago in my mid-thirties. The minute you hear the word cancer, your life changes in ways only a cancer warrior can describe. Not only did it change for me, but for my entire support network.

After I recovered, I dedicated my life to helping other cancer warriors and friends in my support network.

In our attempt to change the world, my husband and I created Beyond Basic Needs to help our community thrive.

Rachel Minion

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